A research project of fifty near-death experiencers produced 108 drawings that cluster into four geometric shapes, Science et vie reports. The images show repeated circles, lines, triangles and squares. Participants often said they floated in bright light, La Croix notes. Vietnam.vn reports a link between forms and hues. The findings were published on November 8, 2026.

Many describers mention moving through a tunnel or seeing a landscape. Experts say the artwork may outline shared visions. The study does not prove an afterlife. It only records what people saw.

Canadian readers often ask about personal meaning. Medical staff often hear these stories from patients. The data come from a limited sample. More work is needed.